modern barn houses

Inspired by agricultural buildings, modern barn houses re-imagine the rustic design in vastly different ways. Although they reference the same simple silhouette of barns and their material palette, these dwellings look diverse and distinctive. That’s because talented architects reinterpret the barn archetype in creative ways. On this page, you can discover the array of designs that follow the barn house typology. From renovation projects to new builds, these modern barn houses blend tradition and contemporary design. Furthermore, they’re a great example of how an inventive approach to architecture can become inspiring.

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Karangahake House


A gabled house that refines the traditional barn typology.
Located in Karangahake, o…

AER House


A modern house that re-imagines the traditional barn design.
Built in Onesse-Laharie…

A Reclaimed Wood and Corten ...


A barn-like retreat designed to look at home among rolling hills and agricultural bui…

The Dogtrot Residence By CLB...


A contemporary, Corten house inspired by dogtrot barns.
Built in a gorgeous landscap…

Hudson Fieldhouse


The dream house for design lovers with active lifestyles.
Built in upstate NY, this …

Portola Valley Barn


A rustic-style dwelling that houses bright, contemporary spaces.
Built in Portola Va…

Pink House By Mezzo Atelier


A stable built at the beginning of the 20th century becomes a contemporary guesthouse…

Modern Contemporary Barn Hou...


his traditional looking barn may look like it’s always been in Sebastopol, Sonoma Cou…

A Modern Italian Stone House...


Located in a bucolic landscape in Urbino, this Italian stone house celebrates vernacu…

Park Corner Barn


The charming Park Corner Barn has an interesting history. It was built in the late 17…

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